IAESTE

The IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) is the world's largest intern exchange organisation for students in engineering and natural sciences. More than eighty countries around the world are members of the IAESTE.   

IAESTE internships not only provide candidates with professional training, but also encourage them to make contact with the people and culture of their host country and improve their foreign language skills.

Depending on the needs of the specific company or institution, most internships last between four weeks and six months. Internships are offered during the summer months, but some are also available during the lecture period. The local IAESTE committee is responsible for supervising foreign interns on location, organising an extensive support programme and providing accommodation.  

Services

• The national IAESTE office offers students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar a wide range of internships, relevant to their subject of study.

Target countries

• Practically every country which belongs to the IAESTE and engages in an internship exchange with the Federal Republic of Germany.

Eligibility for participation and application requirements

• Full-time students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (regardless of nationality) who are no older than 30 at the time of application.
• As a rule, applicants must have completed at least 3 semesters of their degree programme. However, this requirement may vary according to the conditions stipulated by the foreign employer.  

 Funding

• Financial compensation (generally paid to the intern by the company and based on the cost of living in the foreign country)
• Travel expense allowance

Time and duration of internship

• Depending on the needs of the company or institution, internships are generally offered during the summer months (also during lecture periods) and last between 4 weeks and 6 months.

Application period and submission details

• Candidates must apply at the International Office between 15 October and 30 November.

Application documents

• Applicants must register for participation at the International Office

Selection process

• Candidates are usually selected at the end of February by a university review board

If you have any other questions regarding international internships, please contact Ms. Andrea Weber at the International Office.

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